The 2025-26 New York Times Fellowship/ How to Apply
The New York Times is now accepting applications for its 2025-26 Fellowship Program, a yearlong work opportunity aimed at cultivating the next generation of journalists. This program offers a unique chance to work with some of the world’s best editors and reporters, gain access to training and resources, and contribute to The Times’s mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Eligibility For The 2025-26 New York Times Fellowship
To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:
- Have no more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience (excluding internships)
- Demonstrate clear prose, evocative writing, and original and impactful reporting
- Be authorized to work in the United States (no work visa sponsorship available)
Requirements for The 2025-26 New York Times Fellowship
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Five published clips (full text, not just links)
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Benefits
- Full-time work opportunity in The New York Times newsroom or Opinion section
- Paid position with benefits
- Access to training, speakers, and a writing coach
- Opportunity to work on breaking news and enterprise assignments
- Collaboration with colleagues across the newsroom
- Salary range is $82,415.04—$82,415.04 USD.
Deadline
The application deadline is 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 2, 2024. Interested candidates can apply online. Please note that duplicate applications will be discarded, and only complete applications with all required materials will be considered.
The fellowship program will begin on June 2, 2025, and end on May 22, 2026. There is no guarantee of a full-time position upon completion of the program. For more information on The New York Times Fellowship and other opportunities, visit their website
